Novice viewing clarity of diamond

Shopsalott My Profile Registered User : offline Joined: 11-20-01 Posts: 353 Years: My Classifieds Jewelry: 2 My Karma Power: 50 Points: 10	Post#1 @ 08-26-02 , 01:57 PM Should a consumer be able to see inclusions in a .20 VVS2 diamond with 30x magnification?

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Post#3 @ 08-27-02 , 07:58 AM

This is a bracelet I purchased on Ebay with a 1/5 vvs1, F diamond (supposedly). I have a 30x loupe at home, and have looked over all my diamond band rings, earrings, pendants etc. and can find inclusions in most of the stones. I cannot see anything in this stone, so either it's fake, or I got a really, REALLY good deal on a NO Reserve auction.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...&item=948099748

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Post#6 @ 08-28-02 , 12:36 PM

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Should a consumer be able to see inclusions in a .20 VVS2 diamond with 30x magnification?

30x microscope should be easier. The jeweler could set up the angle for the best viewing. A loupe could be harder for you to use. Should be able to find it with patience. But that is a small diamond and it might be pretty tough. It would make a difference if it were a step compared to a brilliant cut. With the latter being more difficult. Are you viewing it through the pavilion or the table? Most often the latter is more difficult as well.

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